Proba distanti

(Atkinson, 1890)

plant bug

Proba distanti is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Atkinson in 1890. It occurs in Central America and North America, with confirmed records from Cuba, Mexico, and Guatemala. As a member of the large and diverse family Miridae, it belongs to one of the most species-rich families of true bugs. The species is documented in entomological collections and has been reported in biodiversity databases, though detailed biological information remains limited.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Proba distanti: /ˈproʊ.bə dɪˈstæn.ti/

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Distribution

Confirmed records from Cuba, Mexico, and Guatemala. GBIF data indicate presence in Middle America and North America broadly. The appears to have a Neotropical distribution extending into the southern Nearctic region.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described by Atkinson in 1890. The Proba is placed in the Miridae, though its exact subfamilial placement may require verification given ongoing revisions in Miridae .

Data Availability

The has 85 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though it is not among the most commonly reported mirid species.